DEL MAR COLLEGE - Syllabus



ITSC 1405 - Introduction to

PC Operating Systems

S Y L L A B U S

Instructor: Prof. Michael P. Harris, CCNA, CCAI

I. Course Description: rev. 20100118

ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems (3-3-4) 11.0101

This course is a study in Personal Computer Operating Systems (PC OS). Topics include installation and configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, networking, and the use of utilities. Operating systems discussed in this course include DOS/MSDOS, Win9X, WinXP, Windows Server , Vista / Windows 7, & Unix/Linux. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.

II Course Outcome: (Course IDEA Objectives)

Important: Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends)

Important: Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories.

Important: Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to this course.

III. Course Information:

Instructor: Prof. Michael P. Harris, CCNA, CCAI

Office: VB 114 Computer Science Dept.

Phone: (361)698-1299 Email: mpharris@delmar.edu

IV. Instructional Materials:

Class Text: Windows XP Command Line

Carolyn Z. Gillay and Bette A. Peat (Franklin, Beedle, & Associates)

ISBN: 1-887902-82-1 hyperlink:

Optional Text: UNIX – Visual Quikstart Guide (optional)

Deborah S. Ray and Eric J. Ray (Peachpit Press)

ISBN: 0-321-17010-5 hyperlink:

Materials: (3-5) CD-R -or- CD-RW (writable or re-writable blank CDROMs) w/cases

(1) USB Flash Drive (512MB or higher) (for local removable storage for labs)

(1) Notebook to organize & maintain handouts, notes, exams, and lab work.

(*) Pens, Pencils, Paper, Highlighters, Term Paper presentation folders,

Pocket folders for assignments, and other nominal supplies as can be expected

for completion of a college course.

(* Scantron Forms for your exams will be provided for you. *)

V. Course Objectives: (Competency-based outcomes)

The student will be able to evaluate, analyze, and modify operating system software in a business environment using PC compatible hardware and software.

A. Through class discussion, reading materials, and laboratory assignments; survey examples of typical PC operating systems used in business and networking environments.

B. Identify the components of various PC operating systems and recognize terminology associated with these systems.

C. Demonstrate how to create a system disk, data disk, and bootable CD or Flash Drive.

D. Perform a typical system configuration/installation of an operating system.

E. Through class discussion, reading materials, and individual exercises demonstrate the ability to perform DOS/Windows/Linux functions at the command line prompt.

F. Explain the concepts in the management of the computer system, memory and device drivers, e.g. IRQ maps, conventional chip sets, USB functionality, etc.

G. Explain the function, and utilize the various Windows/Linux systems utilities,

e.g. chkdsk, defrag, and third party (free) software to harden your PC OS.

H. Identify the hardware and software components of a networked system.

I. Through class discussion, reading manuals, and performing laboratory exercises, demonstrate the ability to write, debug and execute various batch files, shell scripts and/or similar job control programs appropriate to the operating systems examined, e.g. DOS, Win9X, Win2K, WinXP, Windows Server, Vista, Windows 7, & Linux.

To facilitate mastery of above listed competencies, the teacher will be responsible for;

1. Gaining student's attention

2. Informing student of objectives

3. Stimulating recall of prior knowledge

4. Presenting new material

5. Providing guided practice

6. Eliciting performance

7. Providing feedback

8. Assessing performance

9. Enhancing retention and transfer of knowledge.

VI. Attendance

Maintaining email communication and assignment submission via email will be a major graded component of class attendance. Class attendance is mandatory. Absences totaling two class weeks is considered excessive and is grounds for being dropped from the course. No make-up tests will be given except in emergency situations. Students requesting disability accommodations or information are encouraged to contact the office of Special Services, located in the Harvin Center, (361) 698-1298.

VII. Examination & Grading Policy

Lesson Activity Plans ( Assignments | Homework | Labs | Lab Exam ) 20%

Exam #1 (Chapters 1-4) 20%

Exam #2 (Chapters 5-8) 20%

Exam #3 (DOS/Unix Lab Exam) 20%

Final Exam

Part 1. DOS Practicum 10%

Part 2. UNIX Practicum 10%

Part 3. written Unix/Linux 13%

Part 4. written (Chapters 9-13) 67% 20%

NOTE: If you have any questions about the content or grading of this course please ask them in class or during my office hours. Also note that the content, schedule, administration, and/or management of this course is subject to change without notice. The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus at any time. Additionally, all material discussed or shown in this course are for educational purposes only, and as such will only be used within the classroom for class related projects.

VIII. On-Line Course Materials (Web Portal)

To facilitate distance learning and promote access to course materials on a 24/7 basis,

I have created a Web Portal for this course. You can access this web site via the Internet at:

My Online downloadable materials (hyperlinks) for this course include:

1. Course index ( ITSC 1405 home page )

2. Course Syllabus

3. Course Outline

4. Course Semester Project guidelines

5. Chapter Guides for each lesson

6. PowerPoint Slide presentation for each lesson

7. Lecture Scripts and Lecture Notes for each lesson

8. An eBook directory for downloadable supplementary reading materials

9. A Labs directory with downloadable files for assigned Labs

10. A Downloads directory with supplemental lab and practice materials

11. The Discussion Questions folder will be updated each week with answers

to the end-of-chapter Discussion Questions

12. The Chapter Quizzes folder will be updated each week with answers

to the end-of-chapter Quizzes.

IX. Learning Outcomes: (Job Skills)

SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) competencies are integrated into this course curriculum to improve education by helping to better define and assess the proficiency skills needed for employment. Each course competency will implement several SCANS to help you develop and reinforce employable skills. Competencies are criterion referenced (i.e. They are measured against predetermined levels of proficiency in skills for effective job performance).

The know-how identified by SCANS is made up of five competencies and a three-part foundation of skills and personal qualities that are needed for solid job performance.

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: Effective workers can productively use:

1. Resources -- They will know how to (C1) allocate time, (C2) money, (C3) materials, and (C4) staff

2. Information --They can (C5) acquire and evaluate data, (C6) organize, and maintain files, (C7) interpret and communicate, and (C8) use computers to process information.

3. Interpersonal Skills -- They can work on (C9) teams, (C10) teach others, (C11) serve customers, (C12) lead, (C13) negotiate, and (C14) work well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

4. Systems -- They (C15) understand social, organizational, and technological systems; (C16) they can monitor and correct performance; and (17) they can design or improve systems.

5. Technology -- They can (C18) select equipment and tools, (C19) apply technology to specific tasks, and (C20) maintain and troubleshoot equipment.

FOUNDATION SKILLS: Competent workers in the high-performance workplace need:

1. Basic Skills-- (F1) reading, (F2) writing, (F3) arithmetic and (F4) mathematics, (F5) listening and (F6) speaking.

2. Thinking Skills-- (F7) to think creatively, (F8) to make decisions, (F9) to solve problems, (F10) to visualize, (F11) the ability to learn, and (F12) to reason.

2. Personal Qualities-- (F13) individual responsibility, (F14) self-esteem, (F15) sociability, (F16) self-management, and (F17) integrity.

EVALUATION:

To demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed above, students will be responsible for:

1. Completing class assignments using instructional material and lecture notes.

2. Executing system commands, modifying system parameters, and implementing assignments related to operating system performance and processing issues using instructional material, lecture notes, and the student's own resources and materials.

X. Course Outline Spring 2010: ITSC 1405 Intro to PC Operating Systems (rev 5)

|Week |Topic/Activity |Assignment |

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|Week 1 |Hardware, Software and the |READ Appendix B |

|1/11/2010 |Operating System. GUI vs. CLI |Practice navigating around the course Web Portal: |

| |A: vs. F: vs. C:\windows\system32 | |

| | | |

|Week 2 |Getting Started with the |DO/READ Chapter 1 |

|1/19/2010 |Operating System. Commands: CMD, DIR, VER, CLS, DATE, &| |

|MLK 1/18/2010 |TIME |Assigned Chapter 1, Homework Due Week #3: |

| | |p. 37-38, Problems A through B. (Do in class -extra credit) |

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|Week 3 |Command Syntax; “\” (root), drive, path, |DO/READ Chapter 2 |

|1/25/2010 |DIR, HELP - /?, CD & CHDIR, | |

| |“\” vs. “/”, “.” & “..”, PRN vs. LPT1 |Assigned Chapter 2, Homework Due Week #4: |

| |DUE: Chapter 1 Activities/Homework |p. 88-94, Problem Set I. (extra credit), |

| | |Problem Set II. (extra credit – printouts via eMail ) |

| | | |

|Week 4 |Disks and Formatting |DO/READ Chapter 3 |

|2/01/2010 |Commands: DISKCOPY, FORMAT, LABEL, VOL, CHKDSK | |

| |DUE: Chapter 2 Activities/Homework |Assigned Chapter 3, Homework Due Week #5: |

| | |p. 123-124, Problems A and B. |

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|Week 5 |Program Files, Data Files, & Directories |DO/READ Chapter 4. |

|2/08/2010 |Commands: CD, MD, RD, DEL, REN |Read but do not do Activity 4.29, p. 169-173. |

| |“Internal Commands” vs. “External” | |

| | |Assigned Chapter 4, Homework Due Week #6: |

| |DUE: Chapter 3 Activities/Homework |p. 177-183, Problem Set I., Problems A through F. |

| | |Do not do Problem Set II. |

| | | |

|Week 6 |More Internal Commands: |DO/READ Chapter 5. |

|2/15/2010 |COPY and TYPE, source vs. target | |

| |:, \, *, *.*, ?, ., .. |Assigned Chapter 5, Homework Due Week #7: |

| | |p. 237-246. Problem Set I., Problems A through H.. |

| |DUE: Chapter 4 Activities/Homework |Do not turn in print-outs from Problem G. |

| | |Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail). |

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|Week 7 |DEL & ERASE, REN & RENAME, DELTREE, RD, MOVE, DISKCOPY |DO/READ Chapter 6. |

|2/22/2010 |* Exam #1 (Chapters 1-4) * | |

| |DUE: Chapter 5 Activities/Homework |Assigned Chapter 6, Homework Due Week #8: |

| | |p. 299-308, Problem Set I., Problems A through E |

| | |Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail). |

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|Week 8 |Using DOSKEY, ATTRIB, SUBST, XCOPY, EDIT, ATTRIB (S|DO/READ Chapter 7. |

|3/01/2010 |H A R D) | |

| | |Assigned Chapter 7, Homework Due Week #9: |

| |DUE: Chapter 6 Activities/Homework |p. 363-372, Problem Set I., Problems A through E |

| | |Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail). |

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|Week 9 |XCOPY, TREE, CHKDSK, DEFRAG |DO/READ Chapter 8 |

|3/08/2010 |ITSC1405 Semester Project.doc | |

| |(extra credit – not required) |Assigned Chapter 8, Homework Due Week #11: |

| |DUE: Chapter 7 Activities/Homework |p. 432-435, Problem Set I., Problems A through C. |

| | |Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail). |

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|Week 10 | | |

|3/15/2010 |S P R I N G B R E A K |Have a good & restful Spring Break! |

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|Week 11 |Pipes, Filters and Redirection |DO/READ Chapter 9 |

|3/22/2010 |, >>, | SORT, FIND, & MORE | |

| | |Assigned Chapter 9, Homework Due Week #12: |

| |* Exam #2 (Chapters 5-8) * |Chapter 9, p. 478-492, Problem Set I, Problems A&B. |

| |DUE: Chapter 8 Activities/Homework |. Problem Set I. Problem Set II. (printouts via eMail). |

| | | |

|Week 12 |Introduction to Batch Files |DO/READ Chapter 10 & DO/READ Chapter 11 |

|3/29/2010 |-AND- | |

| |Advanced Batch Files |Assigned Chapter 10, Homework Due Week #13: |

| | |Chapter 10, p. 541-546, Problem Set I, Problems A through D.. |

| |DUE: Chapter 9 Activities/Homework | |

| | |Assigned Chapter 11, Homework Due Week #13: |

| |* Exam #3 ( UNIX Lab Exam ) * |Chapter 11, p. 623-630, Prob. Set I, A through C. |

| |take home exam! |Problem Set II A through D. |

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|Week 13 |Connectivity |DO/READ Chapter 12 |

|4/05/2010 | |(optional - extra credit) |

| |DUE: Chapter 10 Activities/Homework |Assigned Chapter 12, Homework Due Week #14: |

| |DUE: Chapter 11 Activities/Homework |p. 717-718, Problem Set I, Select only two to answer from the seven choices. Your Essay|

| | |must be typed. Use WordPad, MS Word or a word processor of your choice. |

| |* Final Exam – Part #1 * | |

| |( DOS Practicum ) | |

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|Week 14 |File and Disk Maintenance |DO/READ Chapter 13 & Study on-line Unix Notes. |

|4/12/2010 |UNIX_Notes.doc |(optional - extra credit) --study Unix notes required |

| | |Assigned Chapter 13, Homework Due Week #15: |

| |DUE: Chapter 12 Activities/Homework |p. 781, Problem Set I, Select only one to answer from the five choices. Your Essay must|

| | |be typed. Use WordPad, MS Word |

| |* Final Exam – Part #2 * |or a word processor of your choice. |

| |( UNIX/Linux Practicum ) | |

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|Week 15 |Linux / Knoppix / Ubuntu / Red Hat / Slackware / BSD, &|Install AT&T Unix (UWin) for Windows. Practice… . |

|4/19/2010 |AT&T Unix | |

| | |Select a “Live-Run” Linux Distribution to burn to a CD-R (or bootable Flash drive);. |

| |DUE: Chapter 13 Activities/Homework |Choose from: Ubuntu, Knoppix, Slackware Live, Puppy, EBD, UBD, and many others… |

| | |(see your Download directory and the Unix directory) |

| |* Final Exam – Part #3 * | |

| |( UNIX/Linux written ) | |

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|Week 16 |All Assignments & Homework DUE |* Final Exam – Part #4 * |

|4/26/2010 |Review for the written Final Exam. |(Chapters 9-13) |

| |April 28, 2010 –Last Class Day |Final Exams start April 29, 2010 |

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ITSC1405 Final Exam Schedule

Prof. Michael P. Harris, CCNA, CCAI TTh 08:00-11:00 Final Exam 4/29/2010 8:00

Del Mar College, CS/IT Department TTh 11:00-02:00 Final Exam 4/29/2010 10:45

Office: VB114, Phone: (361) 698-1299 MWF 10:00-12:00 Final Exam 5/03/2010 8:00

academy.delmar.edu/Courses/ITSC1405 MWF 08:00-10:00 Final Exam 5/05/2010 8:00

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